Hayden Luckett, known by his online username haydensmub, is a freelance illustrator, 2D animator, and clean up artist based in Kentucky. He also has experience with puppet animation and storyboarding.

He graduated from Lipscomb University with a BFA in Animation. During his time there, he studied under and worked with several Disney legends and industry professionals such as Tom Bancroft, Tony Bancroft, John Pomeroy, Mike Nawrocki, Tim Hodge, and more.

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Luckett has animated on several short films and completed clean up animation for many high-profile projects. His clients include Pencilish Animation Studios, Armada Company, The Tennessee Titans, and The Dead Sea Squirrels, LLC.

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In addition to his professional work, Luckett has spent his time producing and cultivating his original project OCULI, derived from his senior thesis film of the same name.

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Apart from his work life, he enjoys working on personal projects and creating characters and stories. He watches many animated shows and movies both for entertainment and to learn from their creative processes. He is also an avid lover of video games, many of which provide the inspirations for all his past, present, and future projects.